CUNY City College
New York, New York · Public · 12,505 undergraduates
Of 50 programs with reported earnings, 47 leave graduates out-earning a typical New York high-school graduate (about $35,746/yr) and 3 fall short. Another 103 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $1,251 |
| $30k to $48k | $2,990 |
| $48k to $75k | $6,811 |
| $75k to $110k | $9,982 |
| $110k and up | $12,806 |
| All families (average) | $3,776 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $56,223 | +$20,477 | clears the bar | $9,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $63,206 | +$27,460 | clears the bar | $13,382 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $116,238 | +$80,492 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Mechanical Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,270 | +$61,524 | clears the bar | $13,232 | 0.2 yrs |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Bachelor's Degree | $45,656 | +$9,910 | clears the bar | $12,994 | 1.3 yrs |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $67,679 | +$31,933 | clears the bar | $6,650 | 0.2 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $55,895 | +$20,149 | clears the bar | $9,558 | 0.5 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $64,414 | +$28,668 | clears the bar | $13,632 | 0.5 yrs |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | Bachelor's Degree | $58,063 | +$22,317 | clears the bar | $12,250 | 0.5 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $69,948 | +$34,202 | clears the bar | $14,858 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $59,540 | +$23,794 | clears the bar | $12,500 | 0.5 yrs |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's Degree | $47,753 | +$12,007 | clears the bar | $11,878 | 1 yr |
| Medicine | First Professional Degree | $74,620 | +$38,874 | clears the bar | $171,263 | 4.4 yrs |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | Bachelor's Degree | $97,698 | +$61,952 | clears the bar | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's Degree | $86,151 | +$50,405 | clears the bar | $20,504 | 0.4 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 50 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 60% of students receive Pell grants · 57% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.